APPENDIX E
DIXIE YOUTH BASEBALL, ALABAMA
0-ZONE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHIES
SPECIFICATIONS
(Trophies to be furnished by Host League)
O-Zone (12 & under)
Quantity Description Sizes
240 Dixie Youth Medallions W/Red, White & Blue Neck Ribbons 2 Diameter
1 Sportsmanship Trophy (Team) 26 Height
1 Championship Trophy (Team) 24 Height
15 Championship Trophies or Plaques (Individual) 10 Height
1 (or 2) Runner Up Trophy (Team) 20 Height
15 (or 30) Runner Up Trophies or Plaques (Individual) 8 Height
AWARD INSCRIPTIONS
Front of Medallions-Dixie Youth Logo
The rear of Medallions- (Host Choice of Engraving)
-William Wade--SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD-
Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball
O-Zone State Tournament
(Host City), Alabama
July, (Year)
-CHAMPIONS-
Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball
O-Zone State Tournament
(Host City), Alabama
July, (Year)
*-Runner Up-
Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball
O-Zone State Tournament
(Host City), Alabama
July, (Year)
NOTE 1: The above-listed size specifications will also apply for trophies awarded at the Alabama Rookie O-Zone State Tournament. A Tournament Director shall be present at all games. District 6 UpdatedSaturday March 19, 2022 byAlabama Dixie Youth Baseball. ARTICLE II - Assistant State Director:
The State Director shall assign the duties of the Assistant State Director. (II) Information Packets The Host will prepare a State Tournament Information Packet for the Dixie Officials and the participating teams. The Host shall arrange for the immediate retrieval of all Home Run balls and No Hit game balls and return the same to the press box. July 1 - 3. All-State Tournament Brackets will be submitted to the State Director for approval. More Opinion. Transparency. 10U District 1 Champions 2021 Spring. . 3rd place teams to get to the 24-team level. Any franchised league that participated in Rookie Tournament play in the previous tournament season shall be eligible to bid on the Rookie State Tournaments. Andy Anders. Sections of this page. Qualified adult Press Box Director, announcers, scoreboard operators, scorers, and P.A. Upon request of three members of the Board of Directors, the State Director or Senior National Board member to hear the problem at hand will call a meeting of the Board of Directors. Exceptions: Per Diem expense will be paid at the rate of $25.00 per day when overnight is required and the per-mile travel allowance will be paid at $.10 less than the I.R.S. The winner of each state. In turn for these considerations, the host agrees to meet the requirements for hosting the tournament. These are the "flagships" of tournaments for the state and all activities and facilities must be planned and prepared to be a most pleasant memorable experience for the teams participating. 714 likes. These balls will be labeled and signed by the Dixie Youth Directors before being presented by a Director immediately following each game. The National Anthem should be presented live. Register Online. The State Director, at the direction of the Board of Directors, shall recommend for appointment an Assistant State Director, Deputy State Director(s), and/or Secretary. The balances of the bid(s) are/are due on the third day of the State Tournament(s) being hosted. To streamline the process this packet will include information for all of the Rookie State Tournaments (AA, AAA & O-zone). The Host League shall provide space for, and coordinate, a Press Box Meeting for approximately 20 people on the first day of tournament play. 2022 State Tournament Sites and Dates. The per diem (meals) for Dixie Officials, Coaches, Umpires and their significant others, teams, and parents are not the responsibility of the Host. The Host will charge a per-day gate fee of $10.00 per person ages 13 and above; the $10.00 gate fee includes the $1 donation from each paying adult on the first two (2) days for the Scholarship Fund. Agendas & Minutes. The Assistant State Directors expenses will be paid, per the current National Board Policy for the State Director, to allow him/her to attend the annual Dixie Youth World Series, contingent on the availability of funds. An official in violation will be dismissed by an affirmative vote of the Board of Directors. ARTICLE VI - The National Board Members:
The duties and all matters of the National Board Members are outlined in the Dixie Youth Baseball, Inc., Bylaws. Tournaments | Enterprise, AL DBB Board Directory; Risk Management. The dugout openings may have gates. The Host is responsible for verifying that an adequate number of rooms are available for tournament teams. Each press box shall have adequate electrical outlets and supplies. Tournament Information Packet
The host will prepare an information packet for the tournament. Remember, this group of players may never play in another State Tournament, so they deserve the very best during what may be their only experience at the State level of participation. If such services are provided the intent of services will be announced during the credential meeting. Coverage starts January 1, 2023, or on the date the enrollment form and premium payment are received by Sadler & Co., Inc., whichever is later, and continues for 12 months from the effective date. The procedures for the pre-game and post-game introduction of participants can be found in a separate document titled Alabama Dixie Youth State Tournament Operating Instructions. Geneva All Stars are headed to the Dixie Youth World Series - WTVY Greer Baseball Club | Greer, SC HISTORIC AND CURRENT WORLD SERIES RECORDS. A portion of the tournament bid will be used to help defray the expenses of the State Champions teams trip to the Dixie Youth World Series. Tuscaloosa Wins Bid For 2023 Dixie Youth Baseball World Series The Dixie Youth All-Star baseball season is nearly here. Alabama will offer a centralized training program, administrated at the State level, to ensure uniformity in the training. The State Tournament Information Packet must include specific information regarding the submission of the team photograph. At the half-inning intervals, the remainder of the P.A. Note: A & AA divisions four (4) coaches. . The total Medallions shall be determined by teams and players participating in the tournament). The Tournament Director will coordinate the solicitation of teams and present them to a committee set by the State Director to populate the brackets. The Host(s) shall provide a satisfactory P.A. The Host shall provide practice fields at acceptable facilities as well as pre-game warm-up areas adjacent to the playing fields for all teams. ARTICLE VI The Board of Directors:
The Board of Directors shall act in an advisory capacity to the State Director. &. All bidders must offer the minimum requirements listed. Standard Mileage Rate as posted on January 1st of each year; partial cents will be rounded up to the next $.01. The Host(s) shall furnish Press Box Passes to only those people having duties in the press boxes as approved by the Tournament Director. Umpires must also have completed the online CDC Concussion Awareness Training during the current year. (N) A quorum for the transaction of business of any regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors shall consist of a majority of the voting members of the Board; however, a majority of those present at any regular or special meeting shall have the power to adjourn the meeting to a future time. 2023 Dixie 15U Team Roster Form (PDF) 2023 Dixie 15U Roster (WORD- Electronic Format) 2023 Majors Team Roster Form (PDF) The Host shall provide ample parking space near the park for the anticipated attendees at no additional charge to include VIP parking for the tournament workers, team managers, umpires, Dixie Youth Officials, and special guests. announcements should include one of the several canned Dixie Youth announcements that will be provided, followed by appropriate music. Sports Schedule. AGES 13-19. No team will be allowed to participate in the tournament if their insurance does not meet the prescribed limits. Two Junior DB teams, Opelika and Dothan, will play a best of 3-games to decide the State Championship will represent Alabama in World Series! DIXIE YOUTH NEVER CHARGES A TOURNAMENT FEE TO PLAY IN OUR TOURNAMENTS; Welcome Subscribe to our Newsletter. A minimum of two umpires will be used in every game of state tournament play. The Host shall provide motel rooms for each umpire who resides more than 60 miles from the host site, provided the individual requests housing. These items should be replenished as needed and the dugouts cleaned between games. The Host shall provide medical and security personnel at the fields throughout the games and shall have immediate access to nearby ambulance and hospital emergency services. The State Director shall appoint an Inspection Team (local District Director, nearest National or Deputy State Director, and one additional State Board Member) to meet with the potential bidders to inspect the facilities and to explain the minimum requirements. All elected District Directors will take office per the current edition of the Dixie Youth Baseball, Inc. DBB Board Directory; Risk Management. Dress Code for Players and Coaches for Opening Ceremonies and ALL Games Players - must be dressed in full uniforms (belts, shirts, pants, leggings, shoes, patches). (F) At the discretion of the District Director, a district may offer Rookie Tournament play at the district level. 8U . Two of their coaches were kicked out of the tournament following a fight Monday. ARTICLE XIII -State Tournament Bidding Requirements:
Leagues interested in exploring the possibility of hosting a State Tournament must submit a Letter of Interest to bid to the Alabama State Director on or before April 1st of the year preceding the tournaments. BY-LAWS
ARTICLE I - The State Director:
(A) The duties of the State Director will be those duties outlined in the Dixie Youth Baseball, Inc. The Dadeville 12U Baseball All-Stars took the Dixie Youth Baseball Alabama state championship Sunday, . The State Director shall appoint a qualified person to serve as the Umpire Coordinator for the tournament(s). The Host League shall plan and promote a non-denominational church service on Sunday morning for all the people in the tournament who choose to attend. Umpires have complete control of the game after it begins and should call time, delay the game, and vacate the field as weather conditions dictate. Hal Carrington, District 9 Director P.O. The District Directors of the teams who qualify to represent Alabama in the AA, AAA, Majors, O-Zone World Series will be allowed to attend that World Series at Dixie Youth Baseball Inc.s expense. The main purpose of this program is to provide youth ages five (5) through nineteen (19) years of age, a fair and equal community based baseball . In the initial paragraph of the appendix, it was stated that umpires must look professional and be professional. All-State Tournaments will be played using standard DYB double elimination brackets. Note: Players who participated in Rookie Tournament play are eligible to be replacement players on their league's tournament team after their team has been eliminated from Rookie Tournament play. Each member entitled to a vote shall be notified by certified mail or email at least seven (7) days before the date of such special meetings. 2023 Dixie 15U Team Roster Form (PDF) 2023 Dixie 15U Roster (WORD- Electronic Format) 2023 Majors Team Roster Form (PDF) . ARTICLE VIII Amendments:
(A) The Constitution may be amended at any meeting by an affirmative vote of three-fourths (3/4) of the votes cast, provided the proposed change shall have been sent in writing or by electronic submittal to the Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball Board of Directors, and proper notification given of the time, place, and date of the meeting at least ten (10) days before the meeting takes place. The Host will charge a per-day gate fee of $10.00 per person ages 13 and above; the $10.00 gate fee includes the $1 donation from each paying adult on the first two (2) days for the Scholarship Fund. Box 311000 Enterprise, Alabama 36331 home : (334) 379-0639 email: aldybdistrict9@gmail.com. 35453 phone: (205 799 1829 email: bigbob153@aol.com Dixie Softball - Alabama > Home - Sports Connect The Host shall provide a 4 x 8 professionally prepared tournament Bracket Board with the Official Dixie Youth Logo displayed thereon at each tournament at locations convenient to the spectators. No other person, including the manager or coaches, can warm up a pitcher due to the risk of substantial facial injury from deflected balls. The District Director will classify each applicant as Primary or Alternate. ARTICLE VIII Finances:
Each league will be assessed a state fee as determined by the National Board of Directors in conjunction with submitting the Application for Franchise and/or Annual Billing for Franchise fees. ARTICLE XVII - Amendments:
Amendments to these Bylaws may be made by a majority vote of the members of the Board of Directors of Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball at any meeting, or at any special called meeting, when the proposed amendment, place, and time of the meeting are announced in writing or by electronic submittal at least ten days before the date of said meeting. The Dixie Network | Dixie Youth Baseball & Dixie Boys Baseball The Host League shall furnish medallions for all coaches and players, individual team trophies for the champion and runner-up team(s), and a sportsmanship team trophy. Ozone District Champs 2019. Girls Dixie Youth Softball. Failure to meet this deadline may result in the State Director demanding all supporting records and assigning the task to other persons to complete the task by the end of the current calendar year. Dixie Youth All-Star Baseball action returns Friday - al.com If any of the designated parking areas are not within a reasonable walking distance, the Host will provide shuttle service to and from the park. Season registration typically begins in January (there are a limited number of spots available for each age group). The program can be sold at the State Tournament, with all monies being the property of the Host. Misconduct of any kind believed to be detrimental to the good name of Dixie Youth Baseball in Alabama will not be tolerated. Tournament Forms - Dixie During games, each dugout should include a filled water cooler, disposable water cups & trash container. Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball - Powered bySportsSignUp Play District 2 UpdatedTuesday March 22, 2022 byAlabama Dixie Youth Baseball. Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball will also supply DYB logo signs to be displayed at the playing fields. 5) Players will not be allowed to participate on more than one tournament team. We accept players of all skill levels for Dixie Youth League Play. Registration for AUM Spring Softball league is now open. 3. The Host League shall provide space for an Umpires Meeting upon request of the Tournament Director on or before the first day of tournament play. Those not Bidding will forfeit their money to the State Board Treasury. The Inspection Team will be appointed by the State Director. Opening Ceremonies
Opening Ceremonies for the Rookie State Tournaments will be conducted on the playing fields approximately 1 hour before the start of play on the first day of the tournament. Other than the above-mentioned fees all other monies collected by the host (gate, concessions, etc.) ARTICLE XIV - Alabama Dixie Youth Tournament Umpires:
To be eligible to umpire in sanctioned Alabama AA, AAA, Majors, or O-Zone Dixie Youth Tournaments at any level, the umpire must pass the online Alabama Dixie Youth Umpire Training Program (UTP) each year, complete the online CDC Concussion Awareness Training each year and attend the district umpire workshop each year. 03Y - Dixie Youth Bumper Sticker. It will be the responsibility of each District Director to notify the State Director of the dates and site of each level of tournament play in his district. Seven Dixie Boys teams will try to win State and represent Alabama in the World Series in Sterlington La. All-State Tournaments will be played using standard DYB double elimination brackets. If there are multiple bids for the tournament the State Board of Directors will award the Rookie State Tournaments by majority vote at the Fall State Board of Directors Meeting. (D) The State Director may take any action(s) necessary to facilitate state tournament play in any division that does not have the required number of teams. The Deputy State Directors expenses will be paid, per the current National Board Policy for the State Director, to allow him/her to attend the annual Dixie Youth World Series, contingent on the availability of funds. . The Ceremony will be scheduled to begin before the beginning of play on Day 1 of the tournament and will be held at the game fields unless the Tournament Director grants prior approval. AUM Spring Softball League. All-State Tournament Brackets will be submitted to the State Director for approval. The State Director will also serve as Treasurer. AUM Dixie Softball League was presented a flag from Woodmen Life since their flag was destroyed in the storm. The Host shall furnish an enclosed, air-conditioned, secure facility with approved restrooms and dressing areas for up to 20 people per tournament for the sole use of the Umpiring Staff for the tournament. Hueytown, Alabama - Wikipedia The Host shall provide special transportation for handicapped guests from the parking lots to the playing fields and back, including to and from restrooms, concessions, and souvenir operations. The District Director must also submit this annual financial report for approval of the leagues at the initial yearly district meeting. Opening Ceremony of the Dixie Youth State Rookie Tournament DYBaseballUSA Insurance - Sadler Sports & Recreation Insurance Log In. No individual umpire shall be scheduled to officiate behind the plate for two (2) or more games in the same day and, whenever possible, umpires will not be scheduled to umpire a game in which their District is playing. Girls Dixie Youth Softball. R+33 [4] Alabama's 4th congressional district is a U.S. congressional district in Alabama, which elects a representative to the United States House of Representatives. UpdatedSaturday March 19, 2022 byAlabama Dixie Youth Baseball. The Host League will be provided a list of players and their Birthdays that might occur during the tournament. Individual stand-alone port-a-lets may be accepted with the approval of the tournament director. DBB OFFERING YOUTH BASEBALL FOR OVER 65 YEARS . ARTICLE IV - The Secretary:
The Secretary will record and maintain the minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors. 2022 WORLD SERIES RECORDS. See more of Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball on Facebook. The Host League shall provide an air-conditioned meeting room on the first day of the tournament for the Credentials Meeting at each tournament site. The State Statistician will provide a guide for handling press box operations including instructions to the Host announcers and official scorers, pre-game schedules, approved announcements, and scripts for the elimination and closing ceremonies on the fields. Andy Anders. The announcing of the game and the accuracy of the scoreboard will be heard and viewed by more people than anything else associated with the tournament(s). Adequate field tarps, equipment, and experienced field crews shall be available throughout the games. These balls will be labeled and signed by the Dixie Youth Directors before being presented by a Director immediately following each game. tournament advances to one of four World Series that will be held in 2023' Many of our states are also. Dixie Youth takes field. APPENDIX A-UMPIRING
Umpiring is perhaps the most important ingredient in an outstanding tournament. They may exceed these requirements if desired but only these minimum requirements will be considered in selecting the winning bid. Birthdays; . No one except players, coaches, and officials will be allowed on the field of play during the playing of the games, the Host must make available a secured area for press, media, and professional photographers for their coverage of the games. Any excess funds accumulated by the UTP will be used to reduce future costs associated with administering the UTP. This function and the level of participation are the choices of the Host; however, any group invited by the Host to participate in such hospitality shall include their significant other. The Host shall provide for adequate concession facilities, workers, and a good menu of food and drinks at reasonable prices to suit the needs of the expected fans, workers, players, and officials, and these facilities shall remain in operation from thirty (30) minutes before to thirty (30) minutes following play each day. All-State Tournament Brackets will be submitted to the State Director for approval. A minimum of two (2) umpires for each game in all divisions. Shoes Color as approved, lace type, in good condition, and shined. Sports Registration Software powered by ACTIVE Network. After consultation with the respective Tournament Directors, the State Director must complete the review and final selection processes by June 1st of each season. The Manager from each team participating in the tournament is required to attend this meeting. No umpire will be replaced unless he/she becomes ill or injured during the game. ALABAMA DIXIE SOFTBALL young girl pitcher team friends tag at base young girl pitcher team friends tag at base young girl News 2022 State Champions July 12, 2022 Champions Crowned in Dothan, Congratulations! A second offense by the same Manager/Coach in the same tournament will result in the immediate permanent replacement of that Manager/Coach for the remainder of the current tournament season. No umpire shall officiate in any State Tournament game(s) if he/she has not attended this meeting. 4) A and AA Tournament teams will have 12 players, AAA and Ozone teams will have 11 players Note: A player may play above their league age but under no circumstances can a player play below their league age. (G) At any State Tournament that advances more than one team to the next level of sanctioned tournament play the State Director, at his/her discretion, may split the bracket into two brackets. (F) The State Director shall recommend for appointment State Representative(s) to assist the State Director in administering the program at the state level. The All Stars went undefeated. Since no one except players, coaches and officials will be allowed on the field of play during the playing of the games, the Host must make available a secured area for press, media, and professional photographers for their coverage of the games. The host is responsible for supplying a DYB medallion for each player and coach participating in the tournaments. (E) All-State Tournament Brackets will be submitted to the State Director for approval. All applicants must meet all of the requirements contained in Article XIII of the bylaws. NOTE 2: In any Alabama DYB State Tournament if three teams remain with one loss and all have played the same number of games there will be two runner-ups in that tournament. Vacancies on the bracket will be filled by a draw of 2nd place teams from competing districts if necessary. The Coordinator(s) will work under the direction of the State Director, or his/her designee, and the Tournament Director. NOTE 2: In any Alabama DYB State Tournament if three teams remain with one loss and all have played the same number of games there will be two runner-ups in that tournament. (B) Tournament Team Managers/Coaches removed by the Umpire from Sub-district, District, Area or State Tournaments for un-sportsmanlike actions, excluding rules situations where the Manager/Coach does not commit un-sportsmanlike actions (such as the squaring to bunt and then hitting away, bat wind-milling , player not showing up for tournament game rules) are automatically removed from their next tournament game and that Manager/Coach cannot be replaced during this one-game suspension. Dixie Softball District Tournament: EPRD: 09/23/2023 - 09/24/2023: Travel Ball USA Tournament: Jerry Strauss: 12/02/2023: USFA Softball: Shaina Prevatt: Adults Sports. The guidelines for Rookie Tournament play can be found in APPENDIX F of this document. The program must include the Official DYB Logo on the cover (minimum size of 2 x 2). The Tournament Director may suspend the team manager of a team for the next game played by their team for failing to participate as required. Renew Franchise. Each Franchised League will be entitled to cast one vote. Each umpire is guaranteed pay for only two (2) games unless the Coordinator selects them for more than two (2) games. Each team is responsible for securing its lodging facilities. District 1; District 4; District5; District 6; Directory; District 6 Tournaments; District 5 Tournaments; 2022 State Tournaments; ALABAMA DIXIE SOFTBALL Content. Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball - Powered bySportsSignUp Play Flags
Display of Flags - The Host shall display the American Flags at the tournament sites. 32B - Dixie Boys & Majors Pins. Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball is a fun baseball program for pre-teen youth with an emphasis on fair play, honesty, sportsmanship, and. There will be an invocation and a national anthem performed. Physical Address: Brightleaf Court - Office Park . With the approval of the State Director leagues may bid jointly with a neighboring league to host the Rookie State Tournaments. Bleachers; 2023 Safety Bulletins; Insurance Program; Educational. External links are provided for reference purposes.Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball is not responsible for the content of external Internet sites. Teams : Southern, Metro, Geneva, Auburn, Thunder, Montgomery & Opelika. Admission charge is $7 daily for ages 13 and older . This function and the level of participation are the choices of the Host; however, any group invited by the Host to participate in such hospitality shall include their significant other, children, and grandchildren. The Host(s) will furnish next year's selected Host(s) a maximum of four (4) V.I.P. Today, Dixie League covers 11 states and is one of the largest of the eight major youth baseball leagues across the country. If there are questions about the legality or safety of any equipment, check with a DYB official and if he/she agrees, the respective equipment will be removed from the dugout. 62 talking about this. ALABAMA DIXIE SOFTBALL. The Host League should prepare Welcome Packets to be given to each player as the team arrives, packet should include discount coupons to local attractions and restaurants and a local map. TeamPages: Alabama Dixie Boys/Majors Baseball - Announcements Motel expenses for the teams, parents, and Dixie Youth Officials at the tournament, excluding umpires and the Umpire Coordinator, will not be the responsibility of the Host. The Dixie O-Zone (11-12) district tournament will be held in Auburn at Bo Cavin Fields beginning Monday. Email the author. Bylaws. City of Enterprise PO Box 311000 Enterprise, AL 36330 Phone . Any team fielding players of the older age will only be allowed to compete at the state level with no advancement. Tournament Director / Umpire Coordinator / Umpires
The State Director will appoint the Tournament Director(s) for the A State Tournament(s). Player introductions before the start of every game.